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SPOTLIGHT: A client perspective on a home declutter...


with Kim Bloomfield of BLOOMING ORGANISED DECLUTTERING


• HOME MOVES • LIFE ADMIN


What made you contact Blooming Organised?


Last year I was at my wits’ end about where to find extra time andhow to be more efficient with time to get the things done around the house which I wanted to do to prepare for my new baby. This second pregnan- cy was not an easy one; I was sick al- most all the way through and, when this started to ease, I had dreadful pelvic pain, so I wasn’t physically able to do lots of the sorting out I wanted to do. Time was limited as my daughter was home most days and I was juggling my own self-employed work. My energy was very low as sleep was hard to come by! For various reasons, my husband and mother weren’t able to help as they had during my first pregnan- cy, so I was feeling stretched and anxious just getting the everyday chores done, the bigger jobs seemed so far out of reach!


What area of your home did you want assistance with?


The big initial project was to move my daughter’s bedroom into the bigger spare room, which at that time was a messy office, dumping ground and storage for lots of un- asked for ‘precious’ family heirlooms. My Grandmother and Mum had moved house and gifted me the things they didn’t know what to do with. Following this, we were able to redecorate and make it really nice for my daughter.


We also went through all the down- stairs storage which was overflow- ing with toys, the shed, tools, DIY leftover and paperwork accumulat- ed through work and life.


How did Kim work with you to bring about those changes?


With tact and great care. She took me through each area in turn, found systems where there weren’t any and made huge changes to the way that my family lives in our home. Everything was my decision about what to keep or chuck, what was the most ethical or sensible future home foreverything and how


“She took everything away! This was so


different to any of my previous attempts to de-


clutter when I’d be left with lots of small piles”


to find more order in running the household. She took everything away! This was so different to any of my previous attempts to declutter when I’d be left with lots of small piles, half-way to their new homes but parked in our porch for months! Making progress with Kim also spurred me on to tackle other small projects when I could. I’d send her photos of my cleared out and neatly arranged kitchen drawers! We had a


lot of fun together too. Also, she worked with my fatigue level and physical ability and did all the lifting, ladders and kept an eye on me, offering tea or rests as required. Now the baby is one and I’m still exhausted. I’ve booked several sessions ahead with Kim, as with kids, things never stay still and I need to clear out stuff they’ve grown out of. We are also planning some major works on the house. I was thrilled this morning when she said she could take on a large chunk of my admin list. Specifically, coordinate tradespeople for me to deal with some horrendous damp and house problems we have been having. A total life changer as I’m barely managing to make a dent in the laundry mountain and keep us fed at the moment. This really feels like personal acknowledgment of the managerial load of motherhood, to employ a PA.


What would you say to anyone who is feeling as overwhelmed


as you initially were?


It’s the best money you will spend. Consider it as a treat to renew your spirit and find time and space to breathe again. Compared with a manicure or spa afternoon, this sort of self-care is much more effective and has a much longer lasting impact on you and your family’s wellbeing.


DECLUTTERING - Your home or workspace reviewed, simplified, refreshed. HOME MOVES & DOWNSIZING - A comprehensive service for all aspects of moving home & downsizing LIFE ADMIN - Experienced & discreet support at hand for your to do list


Call 07990 831 550 kim@bloomingorganised.com www.bloomingorganised.com


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